The Skinnygirl Rules

For Getting and Staying Naturally Thin

By: Bethenny Frankel

Narrated by: Bethenny Frankel

Reality TV star Bethenny Frankel's audio companion to her New York Times bestseller, Naturally Thin.

In Naturally Thin, Bethenny Frankel shared her passion for enjoying natural, healthy, and delicious foods without the stress of counting calories, weekly weigh-ins, or deprivation. Now--available only on audio--Frankel presents The Skinnygirl Rules, sharing the tips and guidelines found in Naturally Thin using the same trademark wit and humor that made her the breakout star of The Real Housewives of New York City.

In The Skinnygirl Rules, Frankel focuses on how you can enjoy the pleasures of great food while also learning to balance your priorities. She teaches you that everyone can be naturally thin if they stop putting obstacles in their way. Bethenny's Skinnygirl Rules include:

• You can have it all, just not all at once
• Taste everything, eat nothing
• Cancel your membership to the Clean Plate Club
• Check yourself before you wreck yourself
• And much more!

With Frankel's help, you will learn to banish Heavy Habits, embrace Thin Thoughts, and enjoy the pleasure of great food without every worrying about dieting again.©2009 Bethenny Frankel; (P)2009 Simon & Schuster

Nothing New - but Good Advice

I really like Bethenny but this audiobook and her 'rules' really only presents new ideas and rules for those that haven't dieting much. Most of her rules are really common sense but she does present them in a very clear and easy to understand way. I walked away from the book with really just one new idea - something I have never heard before - and so I suppose, that makes listening and spending the money worth it. What was a nice surprise was how well she read the book - while in a bit of a monotone, for someone who is usually (or at least on air) so animated, I enjoyed listening to her voice and hearing how she chose to present the material. Not a bad idea, even for us experienced dieters, to hear her rules and consider them again.

The only thing that truly frustrated me about the book was that it does feel a bit tough to take advice from someone who seems to have never battled her weight. On her shows she seems quite thin and fit and I've never seen or heard of her being very overweight in the past. She does allude to the fact that she had a problem with food but she would certainly gain more confidence if she would have shared a bit more with her readers what her issues with food were. I was excited when she began to share that part with us but then very disappointed when she didn't discuss what her issues had been. If you're going to open up and write a book of this nature a little of the reason why you're an expert might help.

Loved it!!

Any additional comments?

I loved this!!! It has helped me SO much, being a foodie too, but still want to look & feel great in a bikini. thanks Bethenny!

Interestingly Positive Solutions

I loved the Europen style of cooking, eating and exercise that is encouraged. I feel that this book has encouraged me for the better to break free from toxic diet culture.

Really good listen.

If you could sum up The Skinnygirl Rules in three words, what would they be?

very sound advice.

Who was your favorite character and why?

She's not at all preachy.

What about Bethenny Frankel’s performance did you like?

She talks really fast sometimes but I'm used to that and it doesn't bother me. I love what she's accomplished for herself and now her wonderful family.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Her chapter on bindging.

Any additional comments?

I enjoy listening to her, I think she's funny and she makes perfect sense when you stop to think about what's she's saying. It was worth the credit and I want to buy a hard copy.

A Must Listen to book for becoming NATURAL THIN.

This book is so well written and very easy to read. The information is not to technical, but is giving the reader a chance to make a lifestyle food voice choices and investments that anyone could manage to implement with successful results. It is refreshing to see someone who approaches the "diet" concept with fun and delicious recipes that will satisfy your hunger cravings and help you learn the best way to nourish your body by listen to your food voice. I recommend buying this Audible book. I purchased the book for my Kindle and now need to get all the fabulous recipes in Bethanny's Naturally Thin book. All bodies seek balance, food noise needs to shut-up.